NURSING

This study looked at whether watching nature scenes in virtual reality or as regular 2D videos can lower stress in nursing students taking a big clinical exam. Sixty students participated, and researchers measured their anxiety and heart rate changes. The goal was to see if a sho…

This study looked at whether smelling lavender can help older adults sleep better and improve their physical balance. Researchers worked with 90 elderly volunteers, using sleep quality scores and balance tests to measure effects. The goal was to find a safe, non-drug way to impro…

This study looked at whether reflexology (a type of foot massage) can reduce pain, improve sleep, and stabilize vital signs in people who have had a stroke. 70 stroke patients were split into two groups: one received 12 reflexology sessions over six weeks plus usual care, while t…

This study tested whether placing orange blossom essential oil inside a stoma bag can reduce odor, lessen feelings of social isolation, and improve how people adjust to living with a stoma. Researchers enrolled 60 adults with a stoma who had no stoma-related complications. Partic…

This study tested a new device designed to help position female patients during urinary catheterization, making it easier for nurses to see the urethra and complete the procedure. Sixty nurses with experience in catheterization took part. The goal was to see if the device reduces…

This study tested a safe early mobilization plan for 60 people who had coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. The plan included gentle activities like sitting up, deep breathing, and walking starting the day of surgery. The goal was to see if this approach improves breathin…

This study tested whether using virtual reality glasses to teach patients about their care after bariatric surgery improves their ability to manage their own health. Sixty adults who had weight-loss surgery were split into two groups: one group watched a 15-20 minute educational …

This study tested whether adding reflective materials like aluminum foil or white cloth around babies during light therapy for jaundice helps lower bilirubin faster. 81 newborns with mild jaundice were split into three groups: one with foil reflectors, one with white cloth reflec…

This study tested an online stress management program for nurses. 42 nurses took part, with some using the program and others not. The goal was to see if the program could lower their stress and improve how they feel about their workload. Results may help create simple tools to s…

This study tested whether having older students teach first-year nursing students could improve their math and medication calculation skills. Fifty-five students were split into two groups: one received three weeks of peer tutoring, the other did not. Results showed that the peer…

This study adapted the Toxic Masculinity Scale for use with nursing students in Indonesia. Researchers worked with 672 students to make sure the scale was culturally appropriate and reliable. The goal was to better understand how harmful masculine beliefs affect well-being and re…

This study looked at whether a special disaster nursing training program helps nurses feel more prepared for disasters and improves their mental toughness. Eighty nurses took part, with one group getting the special training and the other their usual training. Both groups filled …

This study tested whether a creative drama-based stress management program could help nursing students feel less stressed, cope better, and improve their emotional intelligence. 49 nursing students took part, with some doing drama sessions and others receiving standard training. …